The Wine Loft Wine Bar, 1240 Thomasville Rd Ste 100, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE WINE LOFT WINE BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1240 Thomasville Rd Ste 100, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4703356
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At both upstairs and downstairs bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both upstairs and downstairs bar area hand sinks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At both downstairs and upstairs bar areas.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed 6" hole in ceiling tile above ice machine.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Ceiling tiles above oven.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At upstairs bar hand sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at reach in cooler near office area. **Corrected On-Site**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Multiple tiles out of place. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above make station cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both cook line stations. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Above knife rack, including ceiling and AC vents. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All potentially hazardous products in table top cooler at 45° F and above. Spinach, spring mix, Brie, cheeses, butter, cut tomatoes. All products discarded by Chef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs on top shelf above cheeses and produce in tall reach in near spice rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by Wednesday January 15th 2014. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, variety of cheese and spreads in make station reach in. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Various areas upstairs bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tray in upstairs bar used for prep.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed bar counter with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SALT
  • Critical - Observed glass shelf with mold like substance.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. AIR FRESHNER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. LIGHTER FLUID
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. ORTHO MAX
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on plate shelf.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TRAYS STORING ASSORTMENT OF DISHES
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. CLEANERS STORED ABOVE PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. FLOOR CLEANER ON TABLE WITH FOOD AND DISHES
3/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS ROOM
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
8/30/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food eggs stored over ready-to-eat food cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food eggs stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Upper bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Upper bar
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Paint stored on freezer. Corrected On Site.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Herbs and ready to eat seafood mix.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands before donning gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Rare filet stored adjacent to cheeses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
12/29/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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